The historical rank and industry rank for Regional Brands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RGBD's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 29.11 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Regional Brands had a gross margin of 25.89% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Regional Brands was 0.00% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Regional Brands had a gross margin of 25.89% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Regional Brands Gross Margin % Related Terms
Regional Brands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Regional Brands's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
RGBD vs FORK, LBY, SNTW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Regional Brands's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Regional Brands Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Regional Brands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Regional Brands's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Regional Brands (RGBD) has a Gross Margin % of 25.89% as of Sep. 2019. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Regional Brands and its competitors.
Is Regional Brands' Gross Margin % too high?
Regional Brands' current Gross Margin % is 25.89%. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Regional Brands' value of 25.89% is 11.1% below this industry median. Overall, Regional Brands has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regional Brands' Gross Margin % compare to FORK and LBY?
Regional Brands' Gross Margin % of 25.89% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Regional Brands' value of 25.89% is 11.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Regional Brands's current Gross Margin % of 25.89% is 11.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Regional Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Regional Brands's current Gross Margin % is 25.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Regional Brands stock overvalued right now?
Regional Brands (RGBD) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.89%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.89% and 11.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.11. Regional Brands' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Regional Brands (RGBD), the current Gross Margin % is 25.89% as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Regional Brands Inc is a holding company formed to acquire substantial ownership in regional companies with brand recognition, stable revenues, and profitability. It seeks to engage in an acquisition, merger, or other business combination transaction with undervalued businesses.
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